Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Audrey Mary Totter
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Joliet, Illinois, USA
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Movie Involvements: 43
TV Involvements: 21
Most Famous Work
Biography
Audrey Mary Totter (December 20, 1917 – December 12, 2013), was a captivating American actress celebrated for her compelling performances in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. A former MGM contract star of Austrian-Slovene and Swedish descent, her distinct husky voice and magnetic presence made her a standout femme fatale in classics like "Lady in the Lake" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice." Totter's versatility extended beyond noir, showcasing her talent in various genres, including dramas and thrillers. Her ability to portray complex, strong-willed characters left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Totter's legacy endures through her impactful contributions to the silver screen, forever remembered as an iconic figure in the golden era of cinema. Most references cite December 20, 1918, as her date of birth, although Intelius indicates the year was 1917.
Most Famous Work
Perry Mason
(1957) Reba BurgessLux Video Theatre
(1950) CherylHawaii Five-O
(1968) Mrs. RoyceThe Virginian
(1962) Mrs. ArcherMurder, She Wrote
(1984) Sister PaulDr. Kildare
(1961) Norma LittellAlfred Hitchcock Presents
(1955) Mrs. PhilipsDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
(1956) Martha PhillipsActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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2006 | Self | |
2004 | Self | |
1997 | Self | |
1984 | Receptionist | |
Sister Paul | ||
1980 | Judge | |
1979 | Martha Osten | |
1978 | Elizabeth | |
1975 | Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom | |
1974 | N/A | |
(archive footage) (uncredited) | ||
1973 | N/A | |
1969 | Eve Wilcox | |
Nurse Wilcox | ||
Eve Wilcox | ||
1968 | Mrs. Royce | |
1967 | Mrs. Bishop | |
Theresa | ||
N/A | ||
1965 | Dorothy Young | |
Marilyn | ||
1964 | Prostitute | |
1963 | Mrs. Myra Moran | |
N/A | ||
1962 | N/A | |
Mrs. Archer | ||
1961 | Ella Vitnack | |
Norma Littell | ||
1960 | N/A | |
1959 | N/A | |
Vada Nordquist | ||
1958 | Beth Purcell | |
Fran Dare | ||
Tanya Nikova | ||
1957 | Anne Stevens | |
Reba Burgess | ||
1956 | Martha Phillips | |
1955 | Marion Warner | |
N/A | ||
Betsy Blake | ||
Mrs. Philips | ||
N/A | ||
Joyce Geary | ||
Joan Burton | ||
1954 | Edna Shaddick | |
Dr. Helen Koenig | ||
Anna Lederer | ||
N/A | ||
Flaxy | ||
1953 | Mrs. Page | |
Miss Peggy Gormley | ||
Sally Jane Jackson | ||
Kate | ||
Peg Benedict | ||
Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy | ||
Ellen | ||
Mary Lund | ||
Olga Lemaire | ||
Betsy Dunn | ||
1952 | Joyce Jennings | |
Lila Lamont | ||
Sandy Tate | ||
Cleo Bethel | ||
1951 | Shirley Wayne | |
Helen Williams | ||
WAF Dietician | ||
N/A | ||
Ruth Williams | ||
1950 | Cheryl | |
1949 | Claire Quimby | |
Alice Elcott | ||
Julie | ||
Donna Allen | ||
1948 | Alma Wragg | |
1947 | Dr. Ann Lorrison | |
Althea Keane | ||
Jean O'Leary | ||
1946 | Dinner Party Guest (Voice) | |
Adrienne Fromsett | ||
Jennifer Griggs | ||
Madge Gorland | ||
1945 | Lisa Borescu | |
Ethel (uncredited) | ||
Woman on Rooftop (uncredited) | ||
Perfume Sales Clerk | ||
Karen (voice) | ||
Karen (voice) (uncredited) | ||
Lili Roegan | ||
Jessie Belle Dibson | ||
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |